Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)
Railway and Steamship Engineer

Brunel, posed in front of the huge chains of the steamship "The Great Eastern" near the time of it's launching in 1858
 

The Great Eastern launched in 1858

 

Picture that accompanied an advert for engineers
to join the Brunel Firm

 

Further reading: http://www.engr.mun.ca/~gpeters/5101brun.html